Roma goaltender Alisson Becker remains Madrid’s top transfer target in the summer transfer window but it looks like they might pull out of the race for his signature.

The Spanish giants have been in the market for a reliable goalkeeper as a replacement for Kaylor Navas, who is being tipped to end his four-year stay at Santiago Bernabeu after the on-going greatest football fiesta in Russia.

Alisson, who was in action in Brazil’s world cup opener against Switzerland, is valued at £69m by Roma but the Los Blancos are only willing to release £52m for the netminder.

Having failed to reach a mutual agreement with the Serie A side, the European Champions have turned back to their initial target Thibaut Courtois, according to Belgian publication HLN.

The Belgian goalie is being targeted by the club since the 2016-17 season but Chelsea failed to release him.

Real Madrid have reportedly Intensify their desire to sign him as they are now in London to discuss with Chelsea’s representatives over the possibility of luring the former Atletico Madrid man to Santiago Bernabeu in the upcoming season.

Though Courtois hasn’t given his stand over his future. The goalie told reporters in an interview with Sky Sports last month that he would love to end his contract -which expires next season – with the Blues.

“I still have one year left. I’ll speak with Chelsea now, maybe after the World Cup.” he said

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Sarri makes shocking claim on his Napoli successors

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has made a claim that could be a big blow to his successor at Napoli having claimed that his record cannot be beaten by anyone at the club.

The Italian manager left the Italian club in the summer to join the West London side after fellow countryman Antonio Conte was asked to quit his job as the Blues manager.

Sarri was immediately replaced by Carlo Ancelotti who has soon taken over as well to impress at the club and most notable is the 1-0 victory he had over English Premier League giants Liverpool in the Champions League.

The Chelsea boss, therefore, stated that his record last reason will continue to speak for him despite being sacked by the club at the end of last season.

Sarri has been severally criticized by the Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis for not bringing a trophy to the club but that won’t affect the blues boss who is of the opinion that he has left a legacy in Naples which is more visible in numerical terms.

However, despite being severally criticized by the Naples president, Sarri said all he can do is to thank Aurelio de Laurentiis for the opportunity he handed him to do what he did which cannot be cancelled.

Maurizio Sarri finally releases highly-rated star on loan

Chelsea boss has finally agreed to release highly rated star Ethan Ampadu to have a loan move in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks.

Reports according to Nizaar Kinsella of Goal.com says the decision was made by the Italian boss in order to hand the youngster the opportunity of gaining a first-team experience to enhance his progress.

Also, with the prospect already shown by the Wales international, there is a need for the West London side to keep him away from suitors who are already monitoring his progress.

Ethan Ampadu was subject to speculations of leaving the club because of the lack of playing time at the Stamford Bridge despite his huge talent and that is why the Italian boss made the decision ahead of the winter window.

The 18-year-old has been identified as part of the future of the West London team which is the reason why interests from Cardiff, Aston Villa and Derby County has been turned down.

Ethan Ampadu started making his name when he played for Exeter City as he became the youngest player to appear for the club’s first team at the age of 15.

It is unclear how long Ethan Ampadu will remain on loan but he will definitely be recalled as soon as there is a need for him at the Stamford Bridge.

With a release clause in his current contract of about £31.5 million, it is believed that a whole number of suitors will be ready to meet the demands of the club having established that Kostas Monolas is worth the price.

However, Corriere Dello Sport reports that a new deal will be handed to the 27-year-old central defender which will also attract a new and improved pay and it is expected to reflect on his release clause as well.

However, Fabregas’ current contract with the West London side will be expiring at the end of the season and there has been no offer on the table for him from the club which brings the confusion of what next to do.

This leaves the former Arsenal star waiting for any developments that will arise and also looks good for him but at the moment, he is reported to be confused about where his future lies.

Fabregas had stated that he is open to a return to the North London side where he had his first spell in the English Premier League with lots of good memories.

There is, therefore, no assurance that Fabregas would be allowed to return to the Emirates Stadium with the new manager Unai Emery not having him in his plan.

Why Chelsea will have Mauro Icardi for ‘free’

There are indications that West London club Chelsea will not struggle to have Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi sign for the club.

This is after it was revealed by Italian daily newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport as quoted by talkSPORT that the Serie A side are already preparing for a sanction from UEFA for breaching the Financial Fair Play(FFP) regulations.

Therefore, Inter Milan could make use of Argentina international striker Marco Icardi to raise the sum of £50 million by the end of this season.

However, the player who is valued far over £50 million will be allowed to leave at that amount for no lesser bargain so as to meet up with the UEFA demands.

Chelsea star player vows not to return

Chelsea loanee Michy Batshuayi has denied reports that he will be cutting his loan spell short in order to make a return to the Stamford Bridge.

Michy Batshuayi who seems to be enjoying his loan spell with Spanish side Valencia has hinted that he will be seeing out his loan contract before returning to the West London.

Although, the Belgium international has not been impressive in his performance at Valencia and that is why he is reported to have a return back to the Stamford Bridge.

Michy Batshuayi, therefore, denied all speculations that he might be sent to another club for a second loan spell from Valencia this window as he made it clear that he will be in with the Spanish side until the end of the season.

He described the speculations making the round as rumours, stressing that he has no issue with the club and the club and manager which makes life good for him.

Michy Batshuayi had a first loan spell at the German outfit Borussia Dortmund where he had an impressive performance at the club which sparked the insinuation that he would be having a permanent stay with his owners but that did not happen.

There are, therefore, fears that Michy Batshuayi would be allowed to leave the Blues anytime a suitor comes begging for him.

All of their positives and achievements this season have been with little or no efforts from their two strikers, Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata who are both shy of goals this season.

According to Hasselbank, any club that must challenge for the Premier League trophy needs three firing strikers which his former side now lack to enable them close the gap on City.

Hasselbank expressed delight that all other things have changed at the club since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri from Napoli as they now hold the ball more and make use of it rightly when going forward.

Another Chelsea defender joins the exit list

Another Chelsea defender has joined the list of those who are set to leave the Stamford Bridge at in the coming winter transfer window.

Tuttosport reports that out-of-favour defender Davide Zappacosta would be leaving the West London side in January as he seems no longer in the plans of manager Maurizio Sarri.

Davide Zappacosta was signed from Torino by former Italian manager Antonio Conte in 2017 but he has struggled to make a mark at the Stamford Bridge which makes it difficult to secure a starting role.

Earlier reports in the summer had claimed that Davide Zappacosta would be leaving to the Italian side Inter Milan and that did not happen but there are indications that it is time for the defender to have his leave so as to secure starting role elsewhere.

This is as the Brazilian expressed his admiration for the striker, rating him as the greatest surprise in the Premier League this season with his quality.

Richarlison has scored a total of 6 goals for Everton this season having arrived from Watford in July and that has earned him a call to the Brazilian national team where he scored twice and was quite impressive.

There is no doubt that the Blues Italian manager will have his attention drawn to the Everton player and might be tempted to move in for him anytime in the future.